New to Abu Dhabi? Here is what you need to know about lease contract registration – Tawtheeq

New to Abu Dhabi? Here is what you need to know about lease contract registration – Tawtheeq

Dubai: Planning to move to Abu Dhabi? Whether you are new to the UAE or are moving to Abu Dhabi from a different Emirate, it is important to know how you can get your new tenancy contract registered in Abu Dhabi. The registration of tenancy contracts in Abu Dhabi is a process called Tawtheeq, which is managed by Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT). Once you sign a tenancy contract with your landlord, the landlord – who can be the property owner or a property management company – is required to register the tenancy contract with Tawtheeq. Once you sign the contract, the landlord will then apply for the registration of the lease through DMT. The fee to register a property via Tawtheeq is but this cost is borne by the landlord or property management company. While you are not required to apply for Tawtheeq, you will need to provide Tawtheeq as part of the documents required for various government services, which includes applying for your dependents’ visa or a parking permit for residents. Tenants can only view the Tawtheeq document after the landlord or property management company has completed registering it. To access the form, all tenants